Original German Reissued French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by Mutzig Arsenal with Modified Scabbard - dated 1868 Breda M-37 with the size adjustment string

with the size adjustment string still present

indicating heavy use and wear

and for good reason

The first letter is an O

In the film

Original German Reissued French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by Mutzig Arsenal with Modified Scabbard - dated 1868 Breda M-37 with the size adjustment stringOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the long "yataghan" saber bladed bayonet for the French Fusil Modle 1874 "Gras" Rifle, Fusil modle 1866 "Chassepot" Needle Fire rifle. These were very often cut down or altered later on in their service life, but this example still has the original full length 22 3 4 inch long blade, with an overall length of 27 1 2 inches. It also has lived an interesting live, as this 1868 dated